Students Sit In For Seat Belts
By Roche Madden Staff reporter

April 17, 2009
AFFTON, MO (KPLR)—
Affton High School students spent the last 24 hours in their cars. It wasn't a protest but instead a plead to fellow students to always wear a seatbelt when they're in a car. The week long event is called "Bucklefest."

Studies show that 62 percent of teenagers don't use their seat belts. In a recent 3 year period 410 teenagers died on Missouri highways, 78% of them were not wearing seatbelts. The students take part in a number of safety events including checking cars as they arrive in the morning to ensure students are buckled up. Those students that aren't buckled-up could be forced to pay a fine or wear a vest that reminds everyone to buckle up.

Students believe their efforts are paying off, they see more and more classmates with seatbelts fastened as the week progresses.
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